Snail Kite
Rostrhamus sociabilis

f7.1 @ 1/3200s, ISO:1600, Nikon D3S w 500mm

\"Snail Kite,\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The snail kite is a locally endangered species in the Florida Everglades, with a population of less than 400 breeding pairs. Research has demonstrated that water-level control in the Everglades is depleting the population of apple snails. However, this species is not generally threatened over its extensive range.

Lake Tohopekalig, St. Cloud, Florida

04/18/2015